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National Databank

Find out what the National Databank is and how you can access it.

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What is the National Databank?

The National Databank is like a food bank, but for internet connectivity data. Community organisations can apply to become a databank, enabling them to provide free data to people in their communities who need it.

If you’re struggling to afford data, you can get free mobile data from the National Databank through a network of ‘Digital Inclusion Hubs’, powered by the Good Things Foundation Charity.

I'm struggling to afford my internet - how do I get free data?

To get free mobile data from the National Databank, you must be:

18+ years old AND from a low income household
AND/OR have no access or insufficient access to the internet at home
AND/OR have no or insufficient access to the internet when away from the home
AND/OR cannot afford an existing monthly contract or top up

Where to find your nearest Databank:

Many local libraries in the Liverpool City Region are registered databanks – pop into your nearest one, mention the Databank and they should be able to help you.
If you’re struggling to make ends meet and are not in work – consider contacting your nearest Ways to Work Team or Households into Work for support.
There are many community organisations (known as ‘Digital Inclusion Hubs’) registered as Databanks across the City Region – find your nearest one by clicking the button below.

Please note that individuals must access the National Databank for themselves and are unable to collect on behalf of anyone else.

Find your nearest Digital Inclusion Hub

I’m an organisation – how do I become a Databank?

The National Databank is open to community organisations who are members of Good Things Foundation’s Online Centres Network. Joining the network is free and gives you access to support and resources. However, you are welcome to join just to access the National Databank.

You can find out more by joining one of our monthly Q&A sessions here, or click the button below to join for free.

Join the network

Free rated websites

Free rated websites are websites that don’t use your data when you access them. This means if you have no data, or have a limited amount of data to use, you can access these websites without worrying.

Here are some of the websites included:

Virgin Media O2 – see details here.

GiffGaff (who have an additional list of websites for their members) – see details here.

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National Databank

Find out what the National Databank is and how you can access it.

What is the National Databank?

If you’re struggling to afford data, you can get free mobile data from the National Databank through a network of ‘Digital Inclusion Hubs’, powered by the Good Things Foundation Charity.

I'm struggling to afford my internet - how do I get free data?

To get free mobile data from the National Databank, you must be:

18+ years old AND from a low income household
AND/OR have no access or insufficient access to the internet at home
AND/OR have no or insufficient access to the internet when away from the home
AND/OR cannot afford an existing monthly contract or top up

Where to find your nearest Databank:

Many local libraries in the Liverpool City Region are registered databanks – pop into your nearest one, mention the Databank and they should be able to help you.
If you’re struggling to make ends meet and are not in work – consider contacting your nearest Ways to Work Team or Households into Work for support.
There are many community organisations (known as ‘Digital Inclusion Hubs’) registered as Databanks across the City Region – find your nearest one by clicking the button below.

Please note that individuals must access the National Databank for themselves and are unable to collect on behalf of anyone else.

Find your nearest Digital Inclusion Hub

I’m an organisation – how do I become a Databank?

You can find out more by joining one of our monthly Q&A sessions here, or click the button below to join for free.

Join the network

Free rated websites

Here are some of the websites included:

Virgin Media O2 – see details here.

GiffGaff (who have an additional list of websites for their members) – see details here.

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What is the National Databank?

I'm struggling to afford my internet - how do I get free data?

I’m an organisation – how do I become a Databank?

Free rated websites

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National Databank

What is the National Databank?

I'm struggling to afford my internet - how do I get free data?

I’m an organisation – how do I become a Databank?

Free rated websites

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